 PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Loss of Libido, Yeast Infections, Bladder Infections
As women, we have many of these health concerns in common. The difference between the women of today and preceding generations is that we can openly discuss these issues without embarrassment — and we have access to a wealth of information that was once available to only a few. Much of the information on this website was once folk medicine, handed down from one healer to another. Now, with the German E Commission and other researchers, many of the herbal remedies used by Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western herbalists have been validated. Scientific studies are published on a continuous basis confirming what these ancient sages knew centuries ago.
 
Looking for information about health issues specific to you as a woman? Here are a few articles that may be of some interest.
Women's Health - General
Women's Health: Prevent those Health Woes & Ohs
Eighteen natural remedies that help you sail through the different health challenges unique to women such as hot flashes, PMS crankiness, menopause, yeast infections, migraines, depression, stress, urinary tract infections (UTIs),varicose veins and osteoporosis.
Vitex or Chaste Tree - Vitex agnus-castii
Recommended for mid-life women since antiquity, vitex is an especially important ally for today's woman whether she achieves menopause naturally or through surgery, radiation, or drugs.
Menopause
A Natural Passage through Menopause
Changes in your diet, regular exercise and supplementation with certain vitamins and plant-derived estrogens can relieve the symptoms of menopause without the side effects of synthetic hormones.
The Importance of Your Adrenal Glands As You Approach Menopause
If you are menopausal, especially if you have had a hysterectomy, you should be aware of the role your adrenal glands play in hormone production.
Why Women Need Progesterone
Progesterone is a precursor (or building block) to many other steroid hormones such as cortisol, testosterone and estrogen (estriol, estradiol, estrone). Because it is a modulator, its use can greatly enhance overall hormonal balance.
Supplement Spotlight: Black Cohosh
A recent review of eight human studies on the efficacy of black cohosh on alleviating menopausal symptoms reported that it was a safe, effective alternative to estrogen replacement therapy
Black Cohosh and Soy Isoflavones - Alternatives for Premarin?
Studies show that black cohosh and soy isoflavones may well relieve menopausal symptoms, and protect against heart disease and osteoporosis.
Red Clover: A Lucky Four-Phytoestrogen Clover
Red Clover may well play an important part in a woman's defense against heart disease after menopause.
Supplement Spotlight: DHEA
DHEA is a prohormone produced by the adrenal glands. In the body, DHEA converts to testosterone and estrogen. It is responsible for a number of functions - so much so that some call it the "mother hormone."
Osteoporosis/Bone support
Osteoporosis - How to build stronger bones naturally
Key nutrients to help build stronger bones
Potassium Citrate May Increase Bone Density
According to new research appearing in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, women who take potassium citrate supplements can increase their bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
Vitamin D and Bone Health
According to recent research over 70 percent of women ages 51-70 and nearly 90 percent of women over 70 are not getting the recommended adequate intake of vitamin D.
Strontium: An Alternative Treatment For Osteoporosis
Researchers believe that strontium stimulates bone cells that build new bone tissue (osteoblasts) and inhibit cells that break down or resorb bone tissue (osteoclasts).
Libido
Restoring your Libido with Natural Hormones, Supplements and Herbs
Many of the herbs used traditionally as aphrodisiacs in Africa, India, China and South America are now being recognized as truly helpful in restoring your sex drive.
PMS
PMS - Reclaiming your Life Naturally
What you can do to relieve the physical and emotional symptoms of PMS with easy to find natural supplements and herbs.
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